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January 3, 2024
How will arming my alarm system let someone into my home?

How does this make sense?

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January 3, 2024
This new smart fingerprint lock is the first to support Matter-over-Thread

This new smart fingerprint lock is the first to support Matter-over-Thread

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January 2, 2024
Top UK extension advice

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice. I'm after a UK HomeKit compatible extension cord that has a 3m or 9ft cable length. 2m/6ft isn't long enough (and I'd rather not extend the chain leads) but I can't find anything more than these measurements so I was hoping someone could point me in the right […]

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January 2, 2024
Wyze Cam works in Scrypted (RTSP) but won't pair with Homekit

Wyze Cam works in Scrypted (RTSP) but won't pair with Homekit

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January 2, 2024
Controlling a stupid dimmable light switch with an Aqara T2 Dual Smart Relay

If an adjustable mute light switch is controlled by an Aqara T2 dual relay, how does the dimming function respond? My guess is that the switch will turn on at whatever the last brightness level was set on the switch. Correct? I want to add dimming automation to a dual circuit switch. All the ones […]

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January 2, 2024
How to set up an outlet that turns itself off after a set interval (how to get hot water without going into hot water...).

I have a recirculation pump on my hot water heater (basement) which allows me to avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower (upstairs) to heat up. I want to run a bit every morning and evening (eg via automations) and I also want to be able to push it (eg a button on my […]

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January 2, 2024
outside of the hue indoor and outdoor motion sensors, what other homekit motion sensors are there?

the title summarizes. I like the shade well enough, but I don't like their hubs. I'd love to see what other products homekittens use instead.

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January 1, 2024
HomeKit troubleshooting: The unlikely fix for unresponsive devices

In the ever-evolving landscape of smart home devices, HomeKit provides a perfect platform for managing various gadgets. However, users often encounter frustrating moments when devices suddenly stop responding. If you've experienced a similar problem with multiple devices, such as Eufy cameras (Homebase 2), Sensibo, and Onelink smoke detectors, there might be an unexpected solution: adjusting […]

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January 1, 2024
Homebridge removes the need for a Homepod or Apple TV

I'm thinking of making the move to Homebridge, mainly because that should dramatically expand my smart device options. BTW, plan to start on a Macbook Pro, then migrate to a used MacMini. Will I still need an Apple TV (first choice) or HomePod (distant second)?

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January 1, 2024
Eve Motion inaccessible after Matter upgrade

Eve motion sensor shows unresponsive in home app and inaccessible in Eve app. Does anyone have any suggestions while I wait for Eve support? Tried: Soft Reset Router Restart Homepod/Apple TV Restart Hardware Reset and re-adding to Home

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January 1, 2024
Monthly support and buy Megathread

Looking for help or buying advice with the Apple Home app, accessories, network issues/solutions, anything else that supports HomeKit, or what brand or accessory to buy - try asking here. Try to keep the question as clear and concise as possible, as more people will be able to answer. [Here](https://www.apple.com/ios/home/accessories/) is a list of HomeKit […]

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January 1, 2024
Switch to control two lights

I have a nightstand light with a Nanoleaf bulb. I also have an LED ceiling light that is controlled by a mute switch within reach of the bed. I would like to replace that stupid switch with a smart switch that allows me to control both the Nanoleaf bulb and the ceiling light separately. Is […]

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January 1, 2024
The hottest HomeKit accessories for 2024?

Smart home stuff is a fun hobby of mine. I have some outlets, a thermostat, cameras and of course some Philips Hues. I have a few Lutron Caseta switches that I need to upgrade and would like to have AirPlay 2 speakers around the house. What else is there? :D Are you excited about anything?

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January 1, 2024
Where to place the Eve door sensor

Hi, this is a picture of my front door where I just installed a Schlage encode plus. I purchased the Eve door sensor but am not sure where to place it on this door/frame. Thoughts?

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January 1, 2024
HomeKit Using the Pico remote to control non-Lutron accessories

I have several Lutron Caseta switches in my house and use HomeKit to control them. I'm thinking of using a Pico remote (PJ2-2B-GWH-L01) in a room using non-Lutron smart plugs. Does a Pico remote only work with Lutron switches or can it be used like any other remote smart switch in the home? Obviously, I […]

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January 1, 2024
Simply viewing the HKSV camera outdoors turns the lights on endlessly

I set up automations so that the outdoor cameras turn on the outdoor lights when motion is selected, then turn off the lights after 10 minutes. However, what I find is that simply viewing the camera turns on the exterior lights. I'm not sure why, and I'm not sure I like it, but it wouldn't […]

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December 31, 2023
What is a good "button" for HomeKit? Leaning towards Eve.

My baby is getting old enough to need mom/dad for random things, but a lot of times we can't hear them calling us. Geek dad is thinking about a HomeKit solution. A simple button that can flash our bedroom light on a smart switch. I've had great luck with Eve for all my HomeKit devices, […]

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December 31, 2023
Anyway to make a ceiling light/fan with a remote like this compatible with HomeKit?

I was looking at smart light switches/fans, but they don't seem to be compatible. Does anyone have any ideas on how to make this work with my current HomeKit setup?

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December 31, 2023
Adding wife to our new smart lock

Hey people! So I got a Schlage Encode Plus, installation and setup worked perfectly on my iPhone. It was my first device in the Apple Home app. Next step - add the lock to my wife's Home app so it works exactly like it does on mine. First problem - the Schlage device won't go […]

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December 31, 2023
When everyone leaves - Automation

I am the owner of the house. The "When everyone leaves" automation doesn't go off on my phone, it goes off on my husband's phone. When I see the automation setting on her phone under my name it says "Location not available". I have deleted and added devices as new Home, tried to reset my […]

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December 31, 2023
Lutron dimmer box

I connected the Luton Caseta switch upstairs and downstairs is still the old standard switch. It's a three way switch and whenever I turn on the regular downstairs switch it either turns the lights on and then immediately goes off, or if the upstairs dimmer switch has the lights on when I turn the downstairs […]

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December 31, 2023
Real WIFI chicken coop door

I don't know if this is the best place, but I thought someone here could direct me to another sub if there is something better. I am trying to help my SIL prepare something for her chicken coop. They are low tech savvy so this should be pretty seamless once set up. Coop Door - […]

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December 31, 2023
Home security system and HomeKit

After weeks of research, I came to a conclusion – I can get an inferior security system that works well with HomeKit, or I can get a really good security system and not worry about HomeKit integration anymore. Honestly, I'm pretty much convinced that a good system is a better option than one that works […]

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December 31, 2023
My mom turned off my nanoleaf light bulb and now I can't get them to reconnect. You keep getting this message.

Mom flipped the lights off at the switch and my light bulbs wouldn't reconnect. I removed them and went back and read them and still get this message. Any help or advice?? I have already done 2 hard resets.

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December 31, 2023
Basic ISO power monitoring

TL;DR: A way to alert me if an outlet loses power for [nn] minutes. The longer version: I have a circuit that tends to trip the GFCI from time to time. It's rare, but it happens. My freezer happens to be on this circuit so NFG if it's been out for hours/days and I don't […]

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December 31, 2023
No response from Apple Home, but manufacturers do not apply drama

Hello friends. I am at a total loss. If I leave my house, every device is unresponsive. But if I hit the 3 dots on the top right, it only shows 4 unresponsive devices. I can use the manufacturer's app, no problem. My cameras work in the home page, but if I click on them […]

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December 31, 2023
No response from Apple Home, but manufacturers do not apply drama

Hello friends. I am at a total loss. If I leave my house, every device is unresponsive. But if I hit the 3 dots on the top right, it only shows 4 unresponsive devices. I can use the manufacturer's app, no problem. My cameras work in the home page, but if I click on them […]

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December 31, 2023
It looks like I have two networks of wires

I've had a few Eve devices (switch and door sensor) that work by wire. I just bought six Nanoleaf bulbs and added them to HK. The Nanoleaf app shows my bulbs and HomePods on the wire network, but not Eve and other wire devices. The Eve app shows Eve and other devices, but not Nanoleaf […]

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December 31, 2023
Connect light strips vs cable.

My kitchen is about to be remodeled and we need to decide on under cabinet lighting and possibly leg lighting. My contractor wants to run 12 or 24 volt wiring under the cabinet lighting. The strips can be cut to size for more precise coverage, the lights usually have more diodes, look a bit more […]

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December 31, 2023
Reverting to the previous state?

I have just received an Aqara door sensor which I will weatherproof and install on my exterior gate. I created a scene in HK called Gate Open that turns some lights red so we know the gate has been left open. I would like the lights to return to their previous state when the gate […]

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December 31, 2023
HomeKit Bulbs vs Light Fixture

Hi all, I posted about this in the mega purchase thread but didn't get enough help. I'm building a HomeKit home and need to buy two lights. I have a few questions that I can't find the answers to: 1. Should I be looking at homekit compatible light fixtures (I'm worried if they explode how […]

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December 31, 2023
I have reached the height of laziness. Button SwitchBot Bot.

When I say good morning. SwitchBot Bot presses the button on my coffee machine. SwitchBot Bot finally works with HomeKit. It's pretty cool to see it work. So far it has worked well. Unfortunately, it only appears in HomeKit as a light. So it's easy to accidentally turn it on and off by saying turn […]

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December 31, 2023
From Logitech Circle View to Scrypted with Poe cameras .. GAME CHANGER

Hi all, thought I'd post this as I hope it helps anyone with the same problems as me. I previously had 3 Logitech circle view cameras and a Logitech doorbell. I had a mesh network with good wifi signal throughout the house. Even so, I've had nothing but offline issues, lack of confidence, and constantly […]

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